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Uganda gets $540 million funding for cities, municipalities

Uganda gets $540 million funding for cities, municipalities

World Bank officials led by Qimiao Fan World Bank Division Director for Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, and Uganda met President Museveni and Ministry of Finance officials at Nakasero State Lodge TuesdayKampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda has secured over 2.1 trillion Shillings (USD 540 million ) fundi

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UBC seeks Shs 32 billion to broadcast AFCON 2027

UBC seeks Shs 32 billion to broadcast AFCON 2027

The request was presented to Parliament’s ICT Committee by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance during the FY 2026/27 ministerial policy statement meeting on Thursday.Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) is seeking Shs 32 billion to cover the costs of broadcasting the upcoming Afri

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Winnie Byanyima says no hope for Besigye winning court case

Winnie Byanyima says no hope for Besigye winning court case

Byanyima said although the case may eventually be concluded, she does not expect justice.Winnie Byanyima has said she has little hope that her husband, Kizza Besigye, will receive a fair outcome in the court case he is currently facing.Speaking in an interview with BBC, Byanyima des

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AFCON 2027: Six countries make group stage qualifiers after preliminary round

AFCON 2027: Six countries make group stage qualifiers after preliminary round

Six nations have advanced to the AFCON 2027 group stage qualifiers following Tuesday’s second-leg preliminary round matches.Burundi turned in a dominant display, thrashing Chad 4-0 on the night to complete an emphatic 8-0 aggregate victory.Ethiopia edged São Tomé and Príncipe 1

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It’s Bad Manners to Compete With Your Grandchildren! Retired Vocal Bishop Tells Off Political Leaders

It’s Bad Manners to Compete With Your Grandchildren! Retired Vocal Bishop Tells Off Political Leaders

Renowned for blistering sermons, Dr. Bishop Zarc Niringiye (72) on Sunday spoke to fellow mourners who, in their hundreds, gathered at Nakulabye-based Baptist Church for the vigil of the fallen Pastor John Ekuddu, the ex-Makerere University Dean of Students (1995-2010), who died at the age of 76.

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Journalists ejected from Jamilu Mukulu court proceedings

Journalists ejected from Jamilu Mukulu court proceedings

Journalists were barred from covering plea bargain proceedings involving terrorism suspects jointly charged with alleged former Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) commander Jamilu Mukulu Alilabaki.The journalists had, as usual, reported to the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High co

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CHIMP SPORT: Gov’t Commits $60M for Namboole Remodeling

CHIMP SPORT: Gov’t Commits $60M for Namboole Remodeling

The government of Uganda has earmarked $60 million (approximately UGX 225 billion) for the second phase of renovations at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, as part of efforts to meet Confederation of African Football (CAF) standards ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.State Minister

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Why the ICC Statute is at conflict with Municipal Law on immunities of Heads of State

Why the ICC Statute is at conflict with Municipal Law on immunities of Heads of State

In Uganda, a cultural leader once invoked presidential immunity after failing to pay for fish he had ordered from suppliers in the late 1960s. Whereas presidential immunity is something that municipal legislations speak about with sublime reservations, the ICC has no appetite for presidential imm

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Over 20,000 Ugandans in South Africa stall visa-free talks

Over 20,000 Ugandans in South Africa stall visa-free talks

More than 20,000 Ugandans living illegally in South Africa have delayed talks on a visa-free travel deal, officials say.Efforts to secure visa-free travel between Uganda and South Africa for holders of ordinary passports have slowed down due to a growing number of Ugandans living there ill

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Total resentment as Museveni considers promoting minister Haruna Kasolo

Total resentment as Museveni considers promoting minister Haruna Kasolo

After being despised and dismissed as crude, too local, aloof and unsophisticated, Kyotera-born politician Haruna Kasolo late last year proved sceptics wrong when he unexpectedly prevailed against a strong tide. He moved out to become the ruling NRM party vice chairman for Buganda region.H

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